Obituaries | The Fayette Advertiser

James D. Polson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Douglas Polson, or ‘Jimmie Doug’ as he was affectionately called, on January 4, 2025, in his hometown of Fayette, … more

1/8/25 09:05 AM

Janet Lynne Addison

Fayette resident Jan Addison, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, at The Lodge following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Janet Lynne Addison was born in Des … more

12/17/24 11:45 AM

Margaret Ann Quinlan Hopkins, of Boonville, passed away on November 28, 2024, at Ashley Manor. She was born on June 16, 1932, at the home of her maternal grandparents in Auxvasse, Mo., the only child … more

12/17/24 11:44 AM

Kevin Strodtman

Fayette resident and lifelong farmer Kevin Strodtman, age 56, passed peacefully at his home following a three-year battle with cancer. Kevin Joe Strodtman was born July 17, 1968, in Fayette, Mo. … more

12/17/24 11:44 AM

Cecil Mae Nichols

Long-time Harrisburg resident Cecil Mae Nichols died at her home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was 83 years of age. Mrs. Nichols was born in Slater, Mo., on September 7, 1941, the daughter … more

12/12/24 12:00 PM

Kenneth O’Brian

Fayette resident and business owner Kenny O’Brian, age 85, passed away unexpectedly at his station doing what he loved on December 3, 2024. Kenneth Earl O’Brian was born on January … more

12/12/24 11:51 AM

Cornel V. Duta

Cornel V. Duta, age 57, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 22, 2024. Visitation for family and close friends will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 … more

12/12/24 11:48 AM

Karen Vukadin

Former Armstrong, Mo. resident Karen Vukadin, age 71, passed away peacefully at the Lodge in Fayette, Mo., on December 2, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. Karen June Vukadin was born … more

12/12/24 11:47 AM

Catherine (Kitty) Schewe

Catherine “Kitty” Schewe passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024 at the age of 92. Kitty is survived by her children, Stephen Schewe (Beryl) and Lisa Schewe; her nephew, … more

11/5/24 04:17 PM

Robert (Bob) DaleWells

Robert “Bob” Dale Wells, age 79, passed away on November 3, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. A former resident of Fayette, Missouri, Bob was born on February 15, … more

11/4/24 12:25 PM

Janet Garms

Fayette resident Janet Garms, age 75, passed away on November 1, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo. Janet Maurine Garms was born September 8, 1949, in Atlanta, Ga., to the late … more

11/4/24 12:23 PM

Maralyn C. DeWall

Maralyn C. DeWall, age 93, of Boonville, Mo., passed away onOctober 29, 2024, at Ashley Manor in Boonville. Maralyn was born in Moorland, Iowa, on March 25, 1931, a daughter of Chris and Agnes … more

11/4/24 12:21 PM

Dorothy Jean Hoard

Dorothy June Hoard, age 91, passed away peacefully at Riverdell Care Center in Boonville, Mo., on October 29, 2024. June was born April 19, 1933, in Howard County, Mo., to the late Otis Gentry Mead, … more

11/4/24 12:20 PM

Robert E. (Gene) Brooks

Robert E. "Gene" Brooks,83, of Armstrong formerly of the Moberly area passed away peacefully, October 25, 2024, at his stepdaughter’s home in Boonville. He was born February 2. 1941. … more

10/30/24 12:29 PM

Philip Ellsworth Baylor

Fayette resident, Philip Baylor, passed away at the age of 100 at the Lodge on October 21, 2024. Philip Ellsworth Baylor was born in Cuba, IL on November 23, 1923. He was the youngest of three … more

10/25/24 09:08 AM

Elvis Nelson Spotts

Elvis Nelson Spotts was born in Randolph County, Missouri on October 6, 1925. He was one of three children born to David William and Lucille (Markland) Spotts. On October 9, 2024 the … more

10/25/24 09:07 AM

Nina BellSchaefer

Nina Bell Schaefer, 93, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow, Mo. Nina Bell Schaefer was born in Lisbon, Mo., on August 27, 1931, to the late Crate and Olie … more

10/22/24 02:11 PM

Edward H. Rhorer

Edward H. Rhorer, 79, of New Franklin, passed away on October 14, 2024, at the Harry S. Truman VA Memorial Hospital in Columbia. Ed was born in Boonesboro, Mo., on December 9, 1944, a son of … more

10/22/24 02:09 PM

Larry Dean Wilcoxson

Larry Dean Wilcoxson, 81, of Harrisburg, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 7, at home with his wife of 60 years by his side. Larry was born on May 31, 1943, in Columbia City, Indiana, to … more

10/22/24 02:07 PM

Charles (Leon) Dobson

Charles “Leon” Dobson of Glasgow, Missouri passed away peacefully at his ponderosa surrounded by his family on October 9, 2024, at the age of 78 after a six-year battle with cancer. … more

10/11/24 02:21 PM